Student-made robots go head to head in RoboCup

The times have changed. These days, kids build their own robots. This week, about 200 students from around southern BC competed in the 7th Western Canada RoboCup Junior event. Rebecca dropped by the event at Okanagan College.

Radio WestGreen party tables bill to limit trophy hunting of grizzliesMar 2, 2015 | 7:51BC Green Party leader, Andrew Weaver tabled a private member's bill that would make it more difficult for foreigners to hunt grizzly bears. Here is his conversation with Rebecca.

Radio WestAre people in Kelowna too smug about the weather?Feb 25, 2015 | 4:08It's been a gorgeous week in Kelowna. The sky is blue, the sun is shining and temperatures are creeping up towards double digits. But are folks in Kelowna a little too smug about the weather?

Radio WestThe Irish Rovers help wayward orange tabbyFeb 25, 2015 | 6:48The Irish Rovers are currently touring Western Canada. That led them to the story of Clancy, the Penticton cat whose owner took him on a road trip to Yukon. Listen to the story.

Radio WestLake Country residents oppose lakeshore rail purchaseFeb 25, 2015 | 12:10A rare opportunity to purchase choice lakefront property in the Okanagan could be threatened because residents of one out of six municipalities are rejecting their part of the $22 million deal.

Radio WestThe battle over Curtis Road continuesFeb 24, 2015 | 10:14The controversy over Curtis Road continues. Cyclists use the private road to access UBCO's campus, but a court order says for the majority of students, that's illegal.

Radio WestKamloops dog advocates want tethering bylawFeb 23, 2015 | 5:50Is it ever okay to tie up your dog? Dog advocates in Kamloops are asking city council to adopt a tethering bylaw. Rebecca spoke with Claudine Sleik with Habitat for Hounds to find out more.

Radio WestRCMP watch Penticton schools after threatening letterFeb 19, 2015 | 7:49Police officers were stationed at four Penticton area schools today. It's a response to an anonymous letter found at one of the schools yesterday. Sgt. Rick Dellebuur speaks for the Penticton RCMP.

Radio WestIs Dio a dangerous dog?Feb 18, 2015 | 6:50For three weeks, the city of Dawson Creek labelled a three year old miniature American Eskimo as a vicious dog. That's after a run-in with a newspaper carrier. But then the city changed its mind.